Cost of Living Comparison Between Skopje and Gevgelija Cost of Living Comparison Between Skopje and Gevgelija

😐 Solo nomad: Skopje is 19.3% more expensive than Gevgelija without rent, and 41.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Skopje is 13.4% more expensive than Gevgelija without rent, and 35.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$7.34 MKD 388
$5.73 MKD 303
28.10%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$34.30 MKD 1,813
$27.86 MKD 1,473
23.12%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.39 MKD 338
$5.22 MKD 276
22.41%
Cappuccino
$2.23 MKD 118
$1.41 MKD 74.3
58.16%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 MKD 105
$0.94 MKD 49.63
110.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.28 MKD 67.4
$0.69 MKD 36.27
85.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.70 MKD 143
$1.21 MKD 64.2
123.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 MKD 177
$2.78 MKD 147
20.14%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.28 MKD 67.5
$1.32 MKD 70.0
-3.03%
White Bread (500g)
$0.78 MKD 41.14
$0.66 MKD 34.79
18.18%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.74 MKD 91.9
$0.77 MKD 40.68
125.97%
Eggs
$2.17 MKD 115
$2.02 MKD 107
7.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.33 MKD 493
$7.30 MKD 386
27.81%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.06 MKD 426
$5.71 MKD 302
41.16%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.78 MKD 729
$11.19 MKD 592
23.15%
Apples (1kg)
$1.01 MKD 53.4
$1.03 MKD 54.4
-1.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.35 MKD 71.6
$1.15 MKD 60.9
17.39%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.31 MKD 69.2
$1.31 MKD 69.2
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Tomato (1kg)
$2.07 MKD 109
$1.62 MKD 85.4
27.78%
Potato (1kg)
$0.84 MKD 44.34
$0.58 MKD 30.42
44.83%
Onion (1kg)
$0.99 MKD 52.1
$0.39 MKD 20.80
153.85%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.68 MKD 36.08
$0.36 MKD 19.27
88.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.55 MKD 29.03
$0.57 MKD 30.02
-3.51%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.27 MKD 173
$2.47 MKD 131
32.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.67 MKD 405
$3.87 MKD 204
98.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.05 MKD 55.5
$1.01 MKD 53.5
3.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.57 MKD 82.8
$1.53 MKD 80.8
2.61%
🚌 Getting Around
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.71 MKD 37.80
$0.64 MKD 33.73
10.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.73 MKD 1,519
$19.84 MKD 1,049
44.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.98 MKD 52.0
$1.15 MKD 61.0
-14.78%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.50 MKD 26.18
$0.52 MKD 27.55
-3.85%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.63 MKD 403
$5.50 MKD 291
38.73%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.47 MKD 77.6
$1.49 MKD 78.8
-1.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$33.7K MKD 1.8M
$31.6K MKD 1.7M
6.37%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$29.5K MKD 1.6M
$34.0K MKD 1.8M
-13.30%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$161 MKD 8,509
$94.1 MKD 4,973
71.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$18.28 MKD 967
$17.27 MKD 913
5.85%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.45 MKD 1,028
$15.38 MKD 813
26.46%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$38.28 MKD 2,024
$24.86 MKD 1,315
53.98%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.43 MKD 922
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$6.39 MKD 338
$4.66 MKD 246
37.12%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$318 MKD 16.8K
$111 MKD 5,888
185.87%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,541 MKD 240.1K
$1,220 MKD 64.5K
272.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$78.1 MKD 4,128
$77.7 MKD 4,106
0.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.98 MKD 2,114
$48.29 MKD 2,553
-17.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.5 MKD 5,261
$57.2 MKD 3,024
73.95%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 MKD 5,980
$111 MKD 5,869
1.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$428 MKD 22.6K
$287 MKD 15.2K
49.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$319 MKD 16.8K
$195 MKD 10.3K
63.49%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$624 MKD 33.0K
$557 MKD 29.4K
12.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$465 MKD 24.6K
$306 MKD 16.2K
51.81%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,796 MKD 147.8K
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-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,799 MKD 95.1K
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Skopje
Gevgelija
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$881 MKD 46.6K
$603 MKD 31.9K
46.05%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.54
6
-24.33%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Skopje: March 1, 2026

Last update for Gevgelija: February 28, 2026

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